t0m
Head Pro
not sure what the rules are but what do you use as a ball marker as i have seen some people use truly massive things to mark a ball that big that it must interferer with putts what happens in this case ?
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One Planer
Global Moderator
not sure what the rules are but what do you use as a ball marker as i have seen some people use truly massive things to mark a ball that big that it must interferer with putts what happens in this case ?
I use a poker chip.
Never had a problem interfering with other putts as if I think my marker is on the line of a putt ill ask the player if he wants it moving off his line.
t0m
Head Pro
how do you put the ball back in the same place then though
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
You can use anything you like, even a dead cat if you can stand the smell....
A small coin is suggested but whatever you do use you must be able to replace accurately....
A small coin is suggested but whatever you do use you must be able to replace accurately....
drawboy
Tour Winner
Bin lid. I've ran out of dead cats.
t0m
Head Pro
lol
the hammer
Challenge Tour Pro
A fella went in the pro shop asked if the pro sold ball markers,"yes" was the reply "50p each". the fella asked for two, and handed over his pound, "thank you" said the pro as he handed him two 5p pieces!
I'm told its a true story, but im not so sure.
I'm told its a true story, but im not so sure.
Cheifi0
Challenge Tour Pro
:rofl: love it to be true
I use the poker chip I got in GM last year. If I have to move it I mark it on a line with a fixed object and tell my partner(s) what I've used. The biggest thing at my advancing age is to remember to move the marker back after
t0m
Head Pro
would it not be easier and less time consuming (constant argument) to use something less intrusive
One Planer
Global Moderator
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I've played with Homer plenty of times and don't remember him every having to move the marker
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
From memory I've had move a marker no more than 2 or 3 times in the last 2-3 years....
kev_off_the_tee
Journeyman Pro
I use a Brabazon, belfry ball marker as it come with a divot tool I bought when there. I left mine at home so had to buy one.
I have friends who use coins, poker chips, and even one who uses a miniature nufc flagstick (size of a cocktail stick)
I have friends who use coins, poker chips, and even one who uses a miniature nufc flagstick (size of a cocktail stick)
philly169
Journeyman Pro
I use either a poker chip from Hanbury Manor which has a removable inner marker or my PING marker that came with my pitch repairer I got at Gainsborough.. If I only have coins a £2 coin
full_throttle
Tour Winner
Best tip I was ever given is to turn your marker upside down nif you have to move it, it is a subtle reminder.
fixed that for you Ian
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Last yr I marked my ball with a £1,one of the lads playing with us (not really a golfer)walked up to me with a beaming smile "nice 1 I've just found a quid near hole"
He still gets stick for it now.
He still gets stick for it now.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Haha, love this!!
If someone moves their marker after I ask them, I keep an eye out for them replacing it and nudge them if they forget.
But, I'll do the asking if I want it moved, don't like being in the middle of reading the putt when someone chirps up "is that alright there?"
londonlewis
Tour Rookie
I think it is Keegan Bradley (may be someone else) who uses a coin. He will always put the coin 'heads up' unless he has had to move it off someone else's line, in which case it is placed 'tails up'. This way, he gets a second reminder if he forgets to replace his marker.
I had a super lucky green ball marker......lost it:smirk:
Now I use canadian coins or American Dimes, the dimes are thin smooth and shiny
Now I use canadian coins or American Dimes, the dimes are thin smooth and shiny
